Stationed outside Old Trafford in a box entitled "in case of emergency break glass" - a wax figure of the former United boss has been stationed, ready to take Moyes' misfiring side and turn them into contenders once more.

A Paddy Power spokesman said; “Jose hammered the final nail into the coffin that is Man Utd’s season on Sunday night and their seventh loss of the season has brought Sir Alex back to Old Trafford.

"It’s officially an emergency now for the Red Devils and we expect our glass box could be broken even more quickly than a Wayne Rooney pledge of allegiance.”

Emergency: With United's troubles escalating could it be time to get Fergie back out his box? (Image: Paddy Power)